Timorous Beasties

Timorous Beasties was established in Glasgow in 1990 by Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons, who met studying textile design at Glasgow School of Art. Today, the studio is a diverse operation and has emerged as a multi-award-winning, internationally acclaimed icon. Timorous Beasties’ work embodies a unique diversity of pattern, ranging from design that echoes a golden age of copperplate engraving (a time-honoured classic is the Thistle range; or Merian Palm superwide wallpaper) to examples of a distinctly edgy nature, an elegant transgression, a display of chic irreverence.

Timorous Beasties

Timorous Beasties was established in Glasgow in 1990 by Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons, who met studying textile design at Glasgow School of Art. Today, the studio is a diverse operation and has emerged as a multi-award-winning, internationally acclaimed icon. Timorous Beasties’ work embodies a unique diversity of pattern, ranging from design that echoes a golden age of copperplate engraving (a time-honoured classic is the Thistle range; or Merian Palm superwide wallpaper) to examples of a distinctly edgy nature, an elegant transgression, a display of chic irreverence.

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    Iguana Superwide Wallpaper

     £80.00
    black-on-black
    black-on-ivory
    bronze-on-brown
    gold-on-ivory
    grey-on-ivory
    silver-on-ivory

    Finding beauty in the brutality of nature, the Iguana wallpaper features a hand-drawn image of a lizard entwined in flowers and vines preparing to devour an insect. This was one of the first designs produced when Timorous Beasties launched in 1990 and has remained a bestseller ever since. Screen printed and superwide.
    Sold by the metre.

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    Napoleon Bee Linen Fabric

     £115.00 /m
    black-pale-gold

    Bees are one of Timorous Beasties’ favourite and most popular motifs. The insect was used by the emperor Napoleon as an emblem that represented hard work, diligence and orderliness. Here, a single bumble bee forms the centrepiece of a striking repeat pattern that is printed in black and gold onto a linen fabric. Printed to order, 4-6 weeks lead time.
    Timorous Beasties fabrics are supplied in full metre increments only.

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    Napoleon Bee Velvet Fabric

     £130.00 /m
    black-pale-gold-on-aubergine
    black-pale-gold-on-black
    black-pale-gold-on-crimson
    black-pale-gold-on-gold
    black-pale-gold-on-honey
    black-pale-gold-on-mouse
    black-pale-gold-on-navy
    black-pale-gold-on-olive

    Bees are one of Timorous Beasties’ favourite and most popular motifs. The insect was used by the emperor Napoleon as an emblem that represented hard work, diligence and orderliness. Here, a single bumble bee forms the centrepiece of a striking repeat pattern that is hand printed in black and gold onto a soft velvet fabric. Printed to order, 4-6 weeks lead time.
    Timorous Beasties fabrics are supplied in full metre increments only.

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    Napoleon Bee Wallpaper

     £95.00
    black-gold-on-black
    black-gold-on-gold
    black-gold-on-grey
    black-gold-on-navy
    black-gold-on-red
    black-gold-on-sea-green

    Bees are one of Timorous Beasties’ favourite and most popular motifs. The insect was used by the emperor Napoleon as an emblem that represented hard work, diligence and orderliness. Here, a single bumble bee forms the centrepiece of a striking repeat bee pattern that is printed in black and gold onto a plain background. Rotary screen printed.
    Sold as a 10 metre roll.

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    Papillion Wallpaper

     £250.00
    black-tea
    mochi
    ochre
    oleander
    pistachio
    saxe

    Papillion wallpaper features detailed linework, delicate floral motifs and intricately illustrated butterflies that dance around an ever-growing vine. Digitally printed.
    Sold as a 10 metre roll. Printed to order, 4-6 weeks lead time.

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